The namePaulo
Paulo is the Portuguese form of Paul. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Paul, Paulo comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
Origin
Latin, through Portuguese.
History
Paulo peaked in France in the early 1970s, at the time of strong Portuguese immigration.
Famous people named Paulo
- Paulo Coelho, Brazilian writer
Popularity of the name Paulo
Paulo in France
2273rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1973peak year (390 births)
4,040babies named Paulo in France since 1900
Paulo was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,755 births over the decade, 68% of all recorded babies named Paulo. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Paulo in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Paulo in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paulo mean?
Like Paul, Paulo comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
What is the origin of the name Paulo?
Latin, through Portuguese.
Is Paulo a girl's or a boy's name?
Paulo is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Paulo?
Paulo Coelho, Brazilian writer.